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Prevention Psychology: Enhancing Personal and Social Well-Being

By John L. Romano

Book information

Publisher
American Psychological Association (APA)
Year
2014
ISBN
1433817918, 9781433817915
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2011958 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
216\233
Scanned
yes
Time added
2016-01-06 00:39:00
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Description

Psychologists are increasingly consulted by public agencies, school districts, and businesses to assist in the prevention of major problems (e.g., school violence, drug addiction, and employee stress). This book provides a broad overview of the science and practice of prevention, including practical guidance for developing, implementing, and evaluating prevention programs. It reviews the history of prevention; behavior change theories that guide prevention programs; risk and protective factors to target; and professional issues related to ethics, education, and funding for prevention. Example programs from diverse settings are described, including programs in education, health care, and the community.

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